1. Noun. An antibiotic prodrug used in the treatment of tuberculosis. ¹
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Definition of Ethionamide
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Ethionamide
1. A second-line antitubercular agent that inhibits mycolic acid synthesis. It also may be used for treatment of leprosy.
Pharmacological action: antitubercular agents, leprostatic agents.
Chemical name: 4-Pyridinecarbothioamide, 2-ethyl-
(12 Dec 1998)
